47 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PA

This site has had 5 applications since 2011: 2 approved, 1 refused.

• 2012/1356/P Refused

  47 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PA

  Change of use of front portion of ground floor level from shop (Class A1) to additional residential accommodation (Class C3).

  Decided 24 Apr 2012 Full applications
• 2011/5134/P Granted

  47 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PA

  Change of use from office (Class B1) to residential (Class C3) at basement, first, second and third floor levels and change of use of the ground floor (rear proportion and hallway) from part shop (Class A1) and office (Class B1) to residential (Class C3) with the front proportion of the ground floor to remain as a shop use. The proposed C3 use would create a 2 bedroom residential dwelling and would incorporate alterations to the internal fabric and fenestration, a new rear terrace at first floor level, a rear terrace at roof level and removal of the roof to existing rear building to create walled garden.

  Decided 9 Dec 2011 Full applications
• 2011/2850/P Withdrawn

  47 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PA

  Change of use and works of conversion from offices (Class B1) to dwelling house (Class C3) including removal of pitched roof to create roof terrace with stair enclosure , balcony at rear first floor level, removal of roof to rear extension to create walled garden and installation of railings to front lightwell.

  Decided 12 Sep 2011 Full applications
• 2011/2851/L Withdrawn

  47 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PA

  Internal and external alterations including removal of pitched roof to create roof terrace with stair enclosure, balcony at rear first floor level, removal of modern roof to rear extension to create walled garden and installation of railings to front lightwell in connection with change of use from offices (Class B1) to single dwelling house (Class C3)

  Decided 12 Sep 2011 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 7 Dec 2011

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Camden granted permission on 7 December 2011, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 46 Museum Street London WC1A 1LY

  2013/3858/L 50 yards away

  Retrospective replacement of existing door and installation of new door surround and installation of sash window and raising of parapet to rear elevation at ground floor level.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 47 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PA

  2011/2851/L 50 yards away

  Internal and external alterations including removal of pitched roof to create roof terrace with stair enclosure, balcony at rear first floor level, removal of modern roof to rear extension to create walled garden and installation of railings to front lightwell in connection with change of use from offices (Class B1) to single dwelling house (Class C3)

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Extension
  Domestic

• 42 Museum Street London WC1A 1LY

  2011/0910/L 50 yards away

  Details pursuant to condition 3a (details of new railings), 3b (drawings of all new doors ), 3c (drawings of all new windows) and 3e (samples and manufacturer's details of new facing materials for the rear addition) of listed building consent 2010/2336/L for the internal alterations, demolition of an existing single storey rear addition and the erection of a two storey replacement rear extension associated with the change of use of the existing building from financial and professional services (Class A2) to basement and part ground floor (Class A1) retail unit with a 3 bedroom residential flat above (Class C3) and erection of a 1 bedroom residential dwelling house (Class C3), decided 22/06/2010.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition +1
  Small domestic

• 42 Museum Street London WC1A 1LY

  2024/3303/L 50 yards away

  Part-retrospective consent is sought to remove unlawfully installed external roller shutters, and install new internal grilles to the GF shopfront joinery.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 42 Museum Street London WC1A 1LY

  2010/2318/P 50 yards away

  Change of use of existing building from financial and professional services (Class A2) to provide a retail unit at basement and part ground floor (Class A1), with a 3 bedroom residential flat above (Class C3), including the demolition of an existing single storey rear addition and the erection of a two storey replacement rear extension containing a 1 bedroom residential dwelling house (Class C3).

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 42 Museum Street London WC1A 1LY

  2010/2336/L 50 yards away

  Internal alterations, demolition of an existing single storey rear addition and the erection of a two storey replacement rear extension associated with the change of use of the existing building from financial and professional services (Class A2) to basement and part ground floor (Class A1) retail unit with a 3 bedroom residential flat above (Class C3) and erection of a 1 bedroom residential dwelling house (Class C3).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 2026/1141/L Granted

  25 John Street London WC1N 2BS

  Internal and external alterations to partition layout at basement, supporting structures and external ground level, and alterations to design of conservatory, windows and doors granted under listed building consent 2024/0338/L dated 06/08/2024.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/1781/L Granted

  Frognal Rise House Lower Terrace London NW3 6RE

  Demolition of existing garage and interlinking gallery and replacement with new garage and garden room with link, new basement floor below garden, alterations to main house including replacement windows including reinstated oriel window and new French doors to entrance elevation, new roofing to side wing, new portico and replacement door to front elevation, enlargement of existing lightwell, replacement gates and canopy over entrance gate, restorations of boundary treatments, associated internal alterations including partial underpinning works and other minor alterations.

  Received 22 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/4129/L Awaiting decision

  6 Leverton Street London NW5 2PJ

  Strip out kitchen including floor tiles and replace; replace plumbing and flooring in rear ensuite; replace plumbing in front ensuite and WC; replace internal doors; replace garden wall with metal railing; replace 3 rear windows, 3 rear elevation side windows, 1 rear door and 1 rear elevation side door with double-glazed crittal windows and doors; remove 2 rear windows; render rear elevation brickwork; and associated works.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/1686/L Granted

  Flat Ground and 1st Floor and Flat 2nd and 3rd Floor 14 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

  External and internal alterations in connection with conversion of two self-contained flats into a single-family dwellinghouse, including new doors at rear ground and second floor level, replacement windows at rear second and third floors level, removal of internal partitions, extending the stair handrail, and replacement internal doors, parquet flooring, skirting, architraves, cornicing, and fittings.

  Received 19 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/2202/L Refused

  4 Hampstead Square London NW3 1AB

  Erection of conservatory to front elevation.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings